Air Marshal Chaudhari knows the mess IAF is in. Must push the govt for more fighter aircraft
The IAF chief has his platter full to transform it into a modern fighting force, capable of not just defending its borders but also for force projection outside.
Rafale, S-400 or C-295, all came from out-of-the-box thinking. India should do it more often
Recent defence deals have been successful only because they were made through unconventional means, circumventing the long and tedious procurement processes.
Russia a forever partner but defence ties with India seems to have run its course
Indian defence establishment has already made up its mind about what it wants from Moscow now.
Gen Naravane urged to drop L1 regime from defence procurement. That’s just one problem area
What Naravane stated publicly has been rued for years, in private, in the defence establishment.
India right to wait till Taliban comes in full view. No need to rush into an ‘Afghan strategy’
A pro-Pakistan government in Afghanistan will be a disaster for India. Because China too will be controlling Kabul through Islamabad. But Delhi right to 'wait and watch'.
Soft kill or hard kill, there’s no foolproof system to counter drones. India needs R&D
In itself, the Jammu attack did not cost much but it has forced India to eventually spend a lot of money to counter the threat of drones.
India needs to shop for anti-drone systems. And we are already late
Despite DRDO's existing system to jam and take down drones, which was employed during the PM's Independence Day speech at Red Fort last year, why was it not procured?
Joint military command is the future but India can’t rush into it
The amalgamation of 19 military commands into a cohesive joint or theatre command will be India's biggest defence reform. The challenge will be to take everyone along.
India’s artillery modernisation programme must not go the vaccine way
Rather than working in silos, the Army and the govt must look at the fastest way possible to realise Field Artillery Rationalisation Programme, designed in 1999.
Pandemic not the time to remove top Army doctor—why DGAFMS must report to armed forces
With the formation of the DMA and CDS, the Directorate General of Armed Forces Service should have been moved instantly under the armed forces.
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What’s the hype about 2+2 talks India’s holding with US, Japan, Australia & now Russia
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From buyer of military goods, India wants to become Russia’s ‘development & production’ partner
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Yes, UPA’s dead. But here’s what Mamata, PK are saying about Congress & why that’s right too
Even in its second successive annihilation by BJP, Congress retained a solid block of 20% votes. That’s why all of BJP’s victims want the Congress at the core of their challenge.